Who Scott Is
Scott was born in Pennsylvania and has lived here most of his life. When he graduated from high school, he voted for a Democrat in his first presidential election. Before finishing college, he worked in a factory as a member of the United Steelworkers. The values that shaped his life — hard work, personal responsibility, faith, and family – have been there since the start.

Scott Janney | About - Scott Janney

National Recognition, Local Roots
Scott earned his master of divinity in 1984, and his doctorate in education in 1994, writing his dissertation on the key characteristics that distinguish exceptional leaders. He has written and edited dozens of publications for Philanthropy.org and spoken at ten National Association of Charitable Gift Planners conferences.

Scott Janney was born in Pennsylvania and has lived there most of his life. He earned a master of divinity in 1984 and a doctorate in education in 1994.

A Life of Service
Scott made a career of helping others by raising support for charities in Eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and now leads a team throughout the Eastern United States that supports food banks, shelters, recovery programs, education, and families in need. He specializes in helping people use their resources to their highest purpose, and helps charities accept assets that are often overlooked, but can supercharge their missions.

Scott Janney leads a team throughout the Eastern United States that supports food banks, shelters, recovery programs, education, and families in need. He previously worked in a factory as a member of the United Steelworkers.

Scott leads a team throughout the Eastern United States that supports food banks, shelters, recovery programs, education, and families in need. He previously worked in a factory as a member of the United Steelworkers.

2026 Pennsylvania General Election 

Pennsylvania’s Economy
A pro-growth, America First approach works best when state government supports efforts to build an economy that improves life for working Americans. By simplifying rules and streamlining processes, government can help young people start careers, support mid-career workers, and strengthen the middle class. When government operates efficiently and responsibly, businesses invest, wages rise, and families keep more of what they earn.

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Lower Taxes
Pennsylvanians deserve to keep more of what they earn. Whether working, running a small business, or living on retirement income, lower taxes strengthen families and fuel economic growth. Responsible budgeting that controls spending and protects essential services keeps Pennsylvania competitive without overburdening taxpayers.

Supports simplifying state rules and processes to help workers start and advance careers and strengthen the middle class.

Supports lower taxes and budgeting that controls spending while protecting essential services.

- Supports simplifying state rules and processes to help workers start and advance careers and strengthen the middle class.
- Supports lower taxes and budgeting that controls spending while protecting essential services.

Economy

Education
Every child is unique, and parents know their children best. My own path—from struggling with reading to earning advanced degrees—was possible because my parents sought the right support. Too many families are trapped in underperforming schools. We must partner with parents and expand access to quality education through public, private, and hybrid options so families can choose what works best.

Advocates for expanded public, private, and hybrid school options so families can choose education that works for their children.

- Advocates for expanded public, private, and hybrid school options so families can choose education that works for their children.

Education

Fairness and Safety in Women’s Sports
Fairness and safety matter in women’s sports. Female athletes deserve a level playing field and access to private, respectful facilities. Protecting the integrity of women’s sports ensures equal opportunity for girls and women to compete and succeed.

Supports policies intended to preserve a level playing field and private facilities for female athletes.

- Supports policies intended to preserve a level playing field and private facilities for female athletes.

Healthcare

2026 Pennsylvania state senate candidate, Scott Janney (district 18), has committed support for term limits on Congress by signing the term limits convention pledge. The U.S. Term Limits pledge is provided to candidates and members of state legislatures. It reads, “I pledge that, as a member of the state legislature, I will cosponsor, vote for, and defend the resolution applying for an Article V convention for the sole purpose of enacting term limits on Congress.”

Scott Janney Pledges to Support Congressional Term Limits

Election Integrity
Public trust in elections is the foundation of democracy. We should ensure that every eligible voter can cast one secure ballot and that every legitimate vote is counted promptly and accurately. Pennsylvania can strengthen confidence in our elections through transparency, voter ID, and consistent standards. We need to get back to a more secure and clearly defined system of absentee ballots and move away from unrestricted mail-in voting.

He Entered Politics for the Right Reason — Service, Not Ambition
Scott is the opposite of a career politician. He is not seeking a political career, but answering a call from local and state leaders to fight for the people of PA Senate District 18. He has no intention of serving more than two terms in the Pennsylvania Senate.

In 2022, he was elected as a write-in candidate for Republican committeeman.

Pledges to cosponsor, vote for, and defend an Article V convention resolution to enact congressional term limits.

Supports voter identification, transparency, and consistent election standards to strengthen confidence in elections.

Wants a clearer absentee-ballot system and to move away from unrestricted mail-in voting.

Plans to serve no more than two terms in the Pennsylvania Senate.

- Supports congressional term limits.
- Supports voter identification, transparency, and consistent election standards to strengthen confidence in elections.
- Wants a clearer absentee-ballot system and to move away from unrestricted mail-in voting.
- Plans to serve no more than two terms in the Pennsylvania Senate.

Voting & Elections

Fair, Regulated Immigration
A strong nation depends on secure borders and an immigration process grounded in law, order, and respect for those who play by the rules. Enforcing immigration laws protects jobs and strengthens communities. Generations of immigrants who came here through the legal process helped build our nation. Pennsylvania deserves policies rooted in both compassion and common sense—welcoming those who come legally and enforcing laws that keep communities safe.

Law Enforcement
Safe communities depend on trust between citizens and law enforcement. Officers deserve proper training, adequate resources, and public support. Balanced policies must keep violent offenders off the streets while protecting civil liberties and ensuring fair, transparent justice for all communities.

Your Right to Self-Protection
Law-abiding citizens have the right to protect themselves and their families. Responsible gun ownership and strong enforcement against violent criminals can coexist. Pennsylvania’s traditions of hunting and self-reliance remind us that rights come with responsibilities.

Supports enforcing immigration laws and welcoming people who come to the United States legally.

Supports training, resources, and public support for law enforcement officers.

Supports policies that keep violent offenders off the streets while protecting civil liberties and ensuring transparent justice.

Supports responsible gun ownership and strong enforcement against violent criminals.

- Supports enforcing immigration laws and welcoming people who come to the United States legally.
- Supports training, resources, and public support for law enforcement officers.
- Supports policies that keep violent offenders off the streets while protecting civil liberties and ensuring transparent justice.
- Supports responsible gun ownership and strong enforcement against violent criminals.

Public Safety

Responsible Energy Production
Pennsylvania’s natural resources can drive growth, lower energy costs, and create high-quality jobs. Oil, gas, coal, and timber can be developed responsibly to fund education, infrastructure, and essential services without raising taxes. We can protect the environment while supporting the workers and industries that power our economy.

Supports responsibly developing oil, gas, coal, and timber resources while protecting the environment.

- Supports responsibly developing oil, gas, coal, and timber resources while protecting the environment.

Energy & the Environment

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- Supports voter identification, transparency, and consistent election standards to strengthen confidence in elections.
- Wants a clearer absentee-ballot system and to move away from unrestricted mail-in voting.
- Plans to serve no more than two terms in the Pennsylvania Senate.

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